Melissa Rivers says her mom Joan Rivers left behind a lot of jokes and Altoids
Nearly a decade after the death of comedian Joan Rivers, her daughter Melissa Rivers is still finding handwritten jokes in her mom's sweater pockets.
2023-06-10 01:25
Chinese censors take aim at AirDrop and Bluetooth
Authorities are relentlessly plugging the "cracks" in China's Great Firewall to quench dissent.
2023-06-09 05:51
Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke
With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.
2023-06-08 21:24
The 10 Best Comedies to Stream on Netflix Right Now
From '70s classics to recent indie hits, Netflix has an impressive selection of comedies.
2023-06-07 03:21
House chairman to move forward with push to hold FBI director in contempt, even after viewing internal document
House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Monday said he will move ahead this week with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt, even after the bureau allowed top members of the committee to view an internal law enforcement document.
2023-06-06 04:20
Viggo Venn: Norwegian high-vis comedian wins Britain's Got Talent
The Norwegian beat the bookies' favourite, South African amputee dancer Musa Motha, on the TV show.
2023-06-05 16:45
China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
2023-06-05 07:27
War with US would be 'unbearable disaster', says China
At a defence summit, China said it was open to dialogue as tensions rise between the two superpowers.
2023-06-04 20:17
Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'
Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer.
2023-05-28 10:16
FBI director to meet with House Oversight chair in coming days about internal document
FBI Director Christopher Wray and House Oversight Chairman James Comer are scheduled to meet in the coming days as the Kentucky Republican continues to escalate his investigation into President Joe Biden's business dealings, a spokesperson for the FBI told CNN.
2023-05-25 10:16
No joke: China's backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
By Yew Lun Tian and Casey Hall BEIJING/SHANGHAI One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation's military
2023-05-20 15:54
Syria: Dismay and fear as Bashar al-Assad returns to Arab fold
Syrian's President Bashar al-Assad is coming out of diplomatic isolation - to the terror of refugees.
2023-05-20 07:22